Cam Skattebo says he’s still working back from severe leg and ankle injuries but expects to be ready for Week 1, when the New York Giants host the Dallas Cowboys on the first Sunday night of the regular season. The update came during a Giants town hall in New
Cam Skattebo didn’t sound panicked when he talked through his recovery. He sounded determined—like a player who’s aware he’s not fully there yet, but who also believes the finish line is coming.
The New York Giants brought fans into a town hall event in New York City on Monday night. and the spotlight quickly landed on Skattebo’s condition.. His rookie season had provided some of the 2025 season’s brightest moments. but those good feelings were paused in October when he suffered severe leg and ankle injuries.
Monday’s update didn’t rewrite the calendar. Skattebo acknowledged he’s still working his way back to full strength. But he also made a clear expectation: he expects to be ready to face the Cowboys on the first Sunday night of the regular season.
“Obviously there’s ups and downs in the injury process and coming back and rehabbing, but the mental battle has been the hardest part: making sure that I trust it fully,” Skattebo said. “I’m a little ways out. Not too far, but I’ll be ready to go. Week 1, I’ll be ready to go.”
That theme—physical progress paired with a battle for full trust—has been the difference between “getting back” and actually returning at full speed.. Now. the Giants will be watching not just whether Skattebo suits up. but whether he can do so with the kind of confidence that lets a running back play without hesitation.
The Giants are also still waiting on another key piece.. Wide receiver Malik Nabers is recovering from a torn ACL. and the organization will be hoping for the same kind of momentum on his timeline.. Getting both players back to top form would represent a major boost for John Harbaugh as he begins his first season on the sideline in New Jersey.
For now, the town hall served as a snapshot of where the team stands: Skattebo pushing toward Week 1 readiness, and Nabers still working through his recovery, with the Cowboys on the horizon for a season-opening Sunday night spotlight.
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So he says Week 1 but we all know leg injuries lie lol.
I don’t trust this “mental battle” stuff. If his ankle isn’t 100% then he’s gonna compensate and get hurt again. Also why are we only talking about him and not the receiver?
Wait reply?? I thought the Giants game was Monday night not Sunday night. If Cam’s ready for Week 1 vs Cowboys then cool but I feel like Malik Nabers being out makes it pointless. John Harbaugh is new too so they’re probably gonna rush people back.
Town hall in NYC for a running back injury update is kinda wild. Like okay, promise Week 1, sure. But “a little ways out, not too far” sounds exactly like he’s not gonna be full speed. Cowboys week 1 spotlight is gonna be messy if he’s even slightly hesitant.